Aref Matin

Aref Matin is the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Wiley, a global leader in research and education. Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

Aref Matin joined Wiley in May 2018 as EVP and CTO.12 In this role, he is responsible for:

• Leading Wiley's global technology teams
• Defining and implementing strategic technology transformation
• Overseeing the entire lifecycle of digital content creation, management, publishing workflow, distribution, and delivery platforms

Previous Experience

Prior to joining Wiley, Aref Matin held several senior technology leadership positions:

• EVP and CTO at Ascend Learning (2015-2018)3
• CTO and EVP at Pearson Global Education Services2
• Leadership roles at TomTom and Siemens2
• Started his career at AT&T Bell Laboratories2

Education

• MS and BS in Electrical Engineering from Northrop University12
• Certification from the Executive Business Leadership Program at Yale University12
• Executive Program at Harvard Business School3

Areas of Expertise

At Wiley, Aref Matin focuses on:

• Leveraging machine learning and AI tools for research and learning platforms
• Implementing data analytics and digital martech solutions
• Transforming technology products and teams using Scaled Agile methodology
• Developing cloud-native, high-quality software products and user experiences

Aref Matin is known for his expertise in driving technological innovation and transformation in the research and education sectors.